Associate - Employment

Job Title: Employment Associate

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We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together.

Being refreshingly human starts with how we hire. We believe a diverse mix of perspectives makes us stronger – not just as a business, but in creating a culture where we all feel we truly belong and can thrive. That’s why we’re committed to removing barriers and creating fair opportunities for everyone.

* We are in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not currently accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

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The role in 60 seconds

• Role: Associate
• Team: Employment
• Location: Hybrid working from Bristol, Exeter or Plymouth
• Working Pattern: Full-time/Part-time/Flexible
• Why this role matters: This is a fantastic opportunity to join our ambitious team, recognised as one of the leading employment practices in the region. Due to continued growth in our client base and an increasing volume of instructions across both advisory and contentious employment work, we are looking to expand the team. This role will play a key part in supporting our growing portfolio of clients while helping us continue to deliver the high-quality, pragmatic advice for which we are known.

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What you’ll do

In this role, you’ll:

• Undertake a mixture of contentious and non-contentious work with a significant focus on tribunal claims and day to day employee relations advice to clients predominantly in the retail & consumer, developer and energy and infrastructure sectors
• Have access to direct client contact and involvement in business development and training for clients
• Work as one team across our geographic spread, the commerciality of our approach, our industry and sector knowledge and excellent communication will enable you to deliver great business outcomes for your clients.

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What we’re looking for

We’re seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and brings:

• Experience in employment law including both general advisory and litigation.
• In line with our sector approach, ideally you will be able to strengthen our approach to our sectors, in particular retail & consumer and charity sectors.
• Delivery of a solutions led approach, being agile and flexible to the challenge ahead of you
• You’ll share our passion for innovation, collaboration, and achieving great things together.

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What if I don’t tick every box?

We’re not box tickers. We appreciate the need for everyone to find a role that challenges them and gives them room for growth.

If you bring transferable skills and a fresh perspective, we’d love to hear from you. If this role excites you and you have the skills to succeed, we encourage you to apply.

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Join a seriously ambitious firm

At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out:

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

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Progressive benefits tailored to you

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including:

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
• Employee sabbaticals.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
• An open, flexible working environment.
• Find out more about our benefits and work environment here

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